Outreach Athletic Trainer, Float

Status: Full time, benefits eligible. 40 hours per week.

About the role

The Athletic Trainer – Floater serves as a flexible clinical and outreach resource within Athletic Training Services, providing athletic training coverage for partnered high schools, community sporting events, and orthopedic clinics as needed to ensure uninterrupted patient care and departmental support. The role requires local travel, flexible scheduling including nights and weekends, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to varying assignments based on organizational and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to collegiate and/or professional sport events as determined necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Work within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assist with event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Provide acute medical care to athletes 'on the field' during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics (as necessary).
• Provide on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations, independent of setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follow standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provide rehabilitation, reconditioning strategies, taping/wrapping, and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
• Implement treatment program objectives including long- and short-term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program. Incorporate assessment measures to determine the effectiveness of the program.
• Collaborate with directing physician to recommend discontinuation of athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program, and note final assessment of patient status.
• Determine return-to-play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population.
• Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, doctor's referrals, and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards.
• Complete set-up of all practice and games including medical supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy, and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and compliance of departmental policies.
• Ensure an Emergency Action Plan for each venue is put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes, including local EMS.
• Assist with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, seminars, and serve as a presenter in these programs when needed.
• Mentor and manage on-site education of students enrolled in university-based athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
• Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment; recommend new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization.
• Develop physician referral network including family practice, orthopedic, physical therapy, and other specialties as needed.
• Facilitate patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and document these referrals.
• Maintain necessary training on concussion education, management, and care, including acute management of the cervical spine.
• Adhere to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services.
• Perform other related clinical duties as required by State Board of Medicine/Board of Athletic Training Statute and Rules.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs.
• Some night and/or weekend work required.
• Athletic trainer will provide services in the on-site high school athletic training room.
• Accept assignments based on department and organizational needs.
• Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
• Athletic fields may be noisy, hectic, and stressful at times including frequent interruptions.
• Situational awareness may be necessary.
• Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient elements.
• Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85 per hour. This position is sign-on bonus eligible with up to $12,000 for qualified applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.